Senior Front End Engineer

Ocho People; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology company is searching for a Senior Front-End Engineer to enhance user experiences using React and TypeScript. The successful candidate will work on scalable, performant user interfaces, collaborate with a dedicated team of engineers, and mentor junior staff. Strong expertise in front-end technologies and a passion for delivering exceptional products are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly evolving product team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in front-end development, focusing on React.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SASS.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of performance profiling and debugging UI applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and maintain front-end features using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver user-focused solutions.
• Lead discussions on front-end architecture and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

React

JavaScript (ES6+)

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3/SASS

Responsive Design

Accessibility

Cross-browser Compatibility

Performance Profiling

Excellent Communication

Job description

Are you a Front-End Engineer who thrives on crafting seamless user experiences?
Do you want to work with modern frameworks and help shape the future of a fast-growing product team?

My client is seeking a Senior Front-End Engineer with strong expertise in React to join their collaborative engineering team. You'll play a key role in designing and building scalable, performant interfaces that delight users and support the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and maintain high-quality front-end features using React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling.
• Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver elegant, user-focused solutions.
• Lead discussions on front-end architecture, performance optimisation, and best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies and advocate for their practical adoption where valuable.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on React.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SASS.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and working within modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong appreciation for responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with performance profiling and debugging complex UI applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a problem-solving mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Next.js or other SSR frameworks.
• Knowledge of design systems and component libraries (e.g. Storybook).
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional front-end experiences and want to contribute to a product used by thousands of customers, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.